In this compelling documentary directed by Shui-Bo Wang in 1998, viewers are treated to a visual autobiography of an artist who came of age in China during the tumultuous decades of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Through a captivating blend of original artwork, family photographs, and archival imagery, the film offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s personal experiences amid the historic upheavals of the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. For Shui-Bo Wang and his contemporaries, Tiananmen Square symbolized the promise of a new China—a society founded on principles of equality and collaboration. Through stunning animation and poignant storytelling, the documentary chronicles Shui-Bo’s upbringing, his journey of self-discovery, and his quest to reconcile ideology with truth.
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